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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · TMC the metals Co Inc. (TMC)

TMC Appoints Liam Mallon, Former ExxonMobil Upstream President, to Board

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

TMC the metals company named Liam Mallon, a former President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, as a director effective September 24, 2026, filling the seat vacated by Brendan May's resignation. The filing describes Mr. Mallon's energy background and his role as chair of the board's Sustainability and Innovation Committee, and it does not report any financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Liam Mallon appointed director effective September 24, 2026, to fill the vacancy left by Brendan May's resignation
  • Mr. May resigned effective September 24, 2026, with no disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
  • Mr. Mallon received 25,445 RSUs on September 25, 2026, and a special one-time grant of 77,720 RSUs on September 28, 2026
  • Mr. Mallon was appointed chair of the Sustainability and Innovation Committee and is considered independent under Nasdaq listing standards

The filing

CompanyTMC the metals Co Inc. (TMC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 29, 2026, 8:48 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-111638

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 11:43 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on September 29, 2026.

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